Tyson McGuffin Eyes First Singles Title: Tyson McGuffin has advanced to the men’s singles final at the Proton Australia Pickleball Open after a challenging yet triumphant performance against No. 5 seed Phuc Huynh in the semifinals. McGuffin secured the victory with an 11-7, 11-9 scoreline, with Huynh putting up a strong fight, especially in Game 2.
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McGuffin’s Comeback in Semifinals
Huynh made a late push in Game 2, holding a 9-7 lead and threatening to force a decisive third game. However, McGuffin, the 35-year-old veteran, dug deep during the crucial moments and ultimately managed to close out the match in straight games.
“This is the first 1-seed I’ve gotten since like 2020, so I’m definitely proud to be the top seed, but I’m just taking it one match at a time. If I can get gold on Sunday, it’s obviously even better, but we’ll see what happens.” – (McGuffin)
Final Match Against Gabe Tardio
McGuffin will now face a fresh challenge in the final: 19-year-old Gabe Tardio, who has been in stellar form throughout the tournament. The final promises to be a thrilling matchup, with McGuffin looking to claim his first singles title since 2023.
News in Brief: Tyson McGuffin Eyes First Singles Title
Tyson McGuffin advanced to the men’s singles final at the Proton Australia Pickleball Open after defeating Phuc Huynh in the semifinals.
McGuffin will face Gabe Tardio, who has made his first singles final, in Sunday’s championship match. McGuffin aims to secure his first singles title since 2023.
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